Posted on 05/02/2012 11:24:28 AM PDT by Perdogg
NFL legend Junior Seau was found dead in his home in Oceanside, CA ... and a law enforcement source at the scene tells us cops believe he shot himself.
Seau was 43-years-old ... and leaves behind 3 kids and an ex-wife.
Cops are currently at Seau's home -- located in San Diego County -- and were seen talking with a man who was inside the house and appeared distraught.
(Excerpt) Read more at tmz.com ...
Seau was just one of a long list of former Chargers who went on to greatness after leaving the Chargers. He was a very good player on a not so very good team.
Just damn. I have followed his career since he was a standout at Oceanside High School. Prayers to his family and loved ones.
Might have an equally charged problem if it is brain damage from steroids. Sorry to see this happen, I enjoyed his game.
That’s terrible. Great player. Very sad.
We would hear about marital difficulties, but then he went to other teams and I moved to Mississippi.
I’m so shocked. God rest his soul.
I remember the days when he gave so freely of his time to kids.
11:33 AM PDT — Law enforcement sources tell us ... Seau died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.
The steroids problem is fixable for the NFL, the concussion issue will be much tougher to fix without making drastic changes to the game.
I am a native Charger fan as well.....really sad isn’t it?
Some stars can’t hack live outside the spotlight. I wonder if that was a factor.
Very sad. I loved Seau, a true 100%’er.
I don’t see how the game as we know it survives the concussion issue.
He is like the 8th member of the 1994 Chargers Championship team to die!
He was paid handsomely for those hits he delivered. His choice.
to the chest??????
He played for so long, football was probably his life.
Very sad.
Terribly sad and shocking. He had to have been troubled beyond his ability to cope. His poor children need our prayers. God bless them. Suicide is the final act of despair, but it sure leaves the loved ones empty.
I agree, warning signs where up a few years ago i think.
Dave Duerson did the same saying he left his brain intact to be studied for the effects of concussions.
11:45 AM PDT — Cops will be giving a news conference about the situation any moment — we will be streaming the audio LIVE.
“to the chest??????”...
I know! wouldn’t have been instant right? sad..
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